Bike ride,birds,&nature:**Pundt park*, Springcreek trail 14+/-miles,Heritage day

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This ride will be on paved trails. It's an out and back route with some gradual ups and downs. 3.5 miles to Carter Park (archery range, restrooms), Another 3 miles to Stahl preserve. (Total of 6.5 miles, one way, up to this point from Jones park)

Meeting location 30.081666,-95.378461

After the ride we have to drive to Jesse H Jones park to enjoy an annual event called "Native American heritage day" from 9am-12pm.

From the Jesse H Jones park website......

"September 9, 9 – 12 p.m.

Join staff and volunteers from 9 – 12 p.m. at the Akokisa Village for a celebration of indigenous culture. Observe demonstrations and learn about the Indigenous Peoples that lived in Southeast Texas. All ages are welcome; this program is great for Scouts. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle for the 1/3-mile hike on a gravel trail to the village (near the Redbud Hill Homestead). Refreshing concessions and plants will be sold by the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers in the greenspace"

Restrooms at Jones park and Carter park/archery range. (&Pundt park, 8 miles from Jones park)

What to bring:

-Bike

-Helmet (strongly recommended)

-Water

-Snacks

-Binoculars

-Love of nature

-A picnic @ Jesse H Jones park Native American heritage day